Finding the Third Proportional to 611,940 and 1,332,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,940 and 1,332,754 is: 2,902,626.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,940 : 1,332,754 = 1,332,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,940/1,332,754 = 1,332,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,940x = 1,332,754 × 1,332,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,940x = 1,776,233,224,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,776,233,224,516/611,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,902,626.44
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